Trailer Towing Capacity of 2006 GMC Envoy with Inline 6-Cylinder Engine

Updated 06/15/2016 | Published 06/14/2016

Question:

How much weight can 2006envoy pull with inline 6

asked by: Heath

Expert Reply:

Page 4-58 of the online owner's manual for your 2006 GMC Envoy with inline 6-cylinder engine lists varying towing capacities depending on the axle that is installed and whether the vehicle is 2WD or 4WD.

For the 2WD Envoy (L6 engine) the maximum trailer weights are:

5300-lbs for the 3.42 axle ratio
5800-lbs for the 3.73 axle ratio
6300-lbs for the 4.10 axle ratio

For the 4WD Envoy (same L6 engine) the maximum trailer weights are:

5200-lbs for 3.42 axle
5700-lbs for 3.73 axle
6200-lbs for 4.10 axle

Trailer towing requires a number of items including a hitch receiver, a ball mount, hitch ball and wiring for the trailer's lights and brakes. The linked article on trailer towing basics may be of interest to you.